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Reviewer:
OT Sunset -
Subject:
Brokedown!!
I waited a damn long time to hear my first one live and isn't it beautiful?!
Too much AUD at times but an interesting mix and lots to like here.
Peace,
OT
Reviewer:
Ketchikan -
Subject:
Anchorage
Folks, this was an 1800 seat high school auditorium on the summer solstice in Alaska. The band was ON and it was an unbelievable treat for someone who had just moved to AK and had seen them the week before in Boulder(who are the Grateful Dead and why do they keep following me around?). This was the last of 3 nights. A 5 star for sure, and thanks to archives for keeping me young.
Reviewer:
gonzo81 -
Subject:
2nd gen deadhead
though this setlist is getting a bit stale, its almost the same from 78-80. the second set was off the wall. plus brokedown for the encore. the brokedown palace is one of the best iv heard. everyone is on point, and lettin the crowd go on an awesome note. ohh for the people who want a good sugaree opener check out the shows from 78. much better!
Reviewer:
Heckle -
Subject:
WOW!
I often overlook the early 80s due to some of the "speedy" shows I've heard but this one gets 5 stars based on Sugaree alone! The energy of it is rockin'. I put this one up there with Kansas City '82, another one which surprised me for how good the Dead could be in early 80s.
Cheers,
The Mergz
Reviewer:
DeADhEadmatthew -
Subject:
good show
i give it the highest rateing bc its not offten you seen them come out with sugaree and candyman
that early and if they do please let me know of these shows
thanks
Reviewer:
jdools -
Subject:
A Deadhead ever since
Saw them this tour in the other corner of the country, Florida. It was my first show and I've been addicted ever since. I'm new to the archive though and find it absolutely amazing. If anyone would be kind enough to tell me how to make CDs from these shows,please e-mail me at jdools@hotmail.com
Thanks
JD
Reviewer:
HeadMaine -
Subject:
Great Show
Is it just me or does the soundbseem to jump around in some kind of odd places.When the 2nd set start's at the 1:05 mark of Big Railroad Blues there is thgis stunning clarity that falls into place and just brings all the vocals instruments together and lessens the crowd noise.Kind of caught me off guard.Big Railroad has always been a favorite of mine going back some 35 years ago,when a friend came up to me and said he had tix for a show in Boston and of course being an adventoursome youth told my parents that my buddies and I were going camping on the loical stream as we often did in the summer(Boy if my Old Man really new what we were doing,I'd probably still be wearing my ass for a hat,as it has been said many times "The Bus Came By And I Got On!"
Reviewer:
darazn1 -
Subject:
Great Show!
I've only heard through Samson, but what a ripping version of that song! Right up there with my favorite versions of Spring '90!
The first set begins with some spacey sounds on stage. 15 more second of tape would have revealed Brent making some trippy synth effects into the Sugaree. Someone, maybe Bob, is out of tune, or is it the pitch of the various sources? Either I got used to it, or else it gets corrected pretty quick
Jerry plays this show with precision and depth. Once again, ripping Samson! Can't wait to hear the rest.
Reviewer:
T4Texas -
Subject:
An historical correction aimed at Gus_Manheim
Hey Gus-
FYI,Alaska was not the 50th state inducted into these United States of America, rather it was Hawaii.
Some historical facts you may, or may not, wish to consider:
Alaska State #49 Admitted to the union on Jan. 3, 1959.
Hawaii State #50 Admitted to the union on Aug. 21, 1959.
Just setting the record straight. Awesome show.
Love the matrix technology...
Reviewer:
Spoiled Rotten -
Subject:
1980 Jun 21 Alaska
What the hell happened to this recording of Sugaree? It sounds like it's in monologue until 48 or 49 seconds in and then it abruptly changes to a better quality recording. At the risk of being labeled a purist recording snob, with all due respect, this specific recording at the beginning of Sugaree is horrible. There are better copies of this show floating around. I'm blown away by the amount of people who rated this recording five stars. Really? Five stars? Man, I'd love to have y'all listen to some of my soundboards and first-generation tapes ... those who say this archive recording is considered the best there is. Maybe the majority of us who taped are dead, judging by the number of heads who rated this recording five stars. I'm flabbergasted.
Reviewer:
2dogsbarking -
Subject:
Sugree 9 min on ........
Ok This just kicks ass, just an amazing solo for 4 minutes. I agree one of the best I've heard.
Reviewer:
dc in colorado -
Subject:
glorious!
Superb recording of a superb show.
If anyone knows how to fix the problem with the archive player please do so! (as of 10/20/10 it does not continue track-to-track)
Reviewer:
marshall62 -
Subject:
Where are the download files
Hey this show sounds great! How come its available only in streaming format?
Why does the little player above only allow playing one song at a time? The combination of the two makes listening to this concert a bit limited
I really like the 60/40 sbd/aud blend. I don't necessarily care about hearing people screaming but the ambiance of the room is really important to a live sound.
Reviewer:
prizefighter smith -
Subject:
broke down
i'll take a brokedown palace over a dark star any day. fricking beautiful.
Reviewer:
grateful live -
Subject:
ALASKA!
There's a lot to love about this show. Starting out with a SMOKIN' Sugaree (and I'm not even a huge fan of that song)that has to rank among the best ever, followed by a funky minglewood that just grooves along, and then a very nice candyman... what a way to begin a show.
The loser is also a real treat, despite that song being somewhat spoiled for me forever by 03-24-90... impossible to live up to that standard.
Lazy lightning and Samson are both on point, but to me the highlight of the second set is the TERRAPIN! exquisite.
and for some reason, brent seems to really shine here. I never really notice or appreciate the keys as much as I should (my ears tend to want to follow Phil and Jerry more often than not), but many times during this show I found myself being captivated by Brent.
this one ranks as one of my favorite shows on the archive, but i've only been listening to these shows for a year or so (i'm a new generation deadhead) so take that compliment with a grain of salt.
Probably the main reason why I'm currently infatuated with this show has to do with the quality of the matrix... GREAT JOB GUYS!! These matrices always transcend me to another space in time! keep em coming, it's the closest thing us young folk are ever going to get to actually seeing the boys in concert.
Reviewer:
AdaptiveFlow -
Subject:
Such trippy space
Bobby I am pretty sure was flipping his wig during space, maybe the aurora borialis came alive...who knows...great energy.
Reviewer:
jwbinaj -
Subject:
Sugaree
Best Sugareee I've heard in a long time soulnds like a lot of the later JGB versions...what a jam !
Reviewer:
jerry8995 -
Subject:
An Awesome Show
As many of you reading this I have been to and heard hundreds and hundreds of Dead shows, but I have to say this one really gets my attention.
I am trying to find fault with this show and I just can't, from the setlist to the performance it gets 5 stars. Why don't they put this out as the next vault show? Instead they put out the July, 7,89 Philly show that I actually listened to twice (had to give it a 2nd chance) and then I put it on the shelf in my collection forever. That release is the first that I didn't load to my i-tunes.
This Alaska show isn't just the best of the run or one of the bext of 1980, IMHO it is one of the best I have heard all time and I'm not big on passing out praise like that.
The recording is also great.
Reviewer:
gus manheim -
Subject:
fun trip
i was at these shows.stayed for a week and got to see a little of our 50th state.as for the shows they were good.i was hoping for a little more.as JG states we always failed at the big events.i think that`s a little strong but they weren`t what i thought they could be.Phil did a little DS tease as it were on the final night.the place was a little high school aud.i have my full tix still.they hardly checked them.once in you go in and out at any time.i have a cool bumper sticker to "Grateful Dead in Alaska".also have an Anchorage paper with a great pull out section.all in all i had a great time.and before i forget the sound of this is awesome.great job.love it
Reviewer:
HipHop420 -
Subject:
Loser!!!
IF i had a gun for every ace i've drawn........ classic. The boys in Alaska!
Reviewer:
akmer -
Subject:
people still talk about this show in alaska
I've heard about this show from my father for about as long as I can remember knowing who the Grateful Dead even were and so I'm thrilled to be able to hear it at last. Just as good as he always said, and in excellent quality.
Reviewer:
Dylan M -
Subject:
GREAT STUFF!
Classic 1980 show. How did i miss this one until now?
The Matrix is well-done, to say the least. I have not heard the pure board, but i'd imagine this being a rare occasion (Alaska Dead Run?!) that the crowd energy is a worthy inclusion. Usually i like the crispness of the pure SBD, but this matrix has all the proper audience noise, and it never annoys.
Stellar Terrapin>Playin'. Jerry's vocals on Terrapin are sublimely perfect. It almost sounds studio nice. Very tender rendition with a nice instrumental follow through. Playin' jam is intense and gets spacey towards the end with over 10 minutes of post-lyrics jamming. Good stuff! I had heard the night before, but i have to agree this one is the topper of the two Alaska shows i have heard. DLing night 1 right now.... Thanks!!
Reviewer:
jackstraw86 -
Subject:
Killer Sound!
This has got to be one of the best sounding matrix mixes I've heard on the Archive. Wonderful full sound.
The show is amazing too. I think this is the best of the run. Get this now!
Reviewer:
SomeDarkHollow -
Subject:
Best of The Bunch
A show of this quality deserves a matrix of this quality. Great job of mixing an awesome AUD source with a crisp SBD. The show itself is, IMHO, the best of the run and is stellar from start to finish. Thanks again for the work on this one, your effort shows in the end product.
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